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Crime in Rancho Santa Margarita summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Rancho Santa Margarita. Key points include:
There were 276 total crimes in Rancho Santa Margarita in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rancho Santa Margarita is 604.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rancho Santa Margarita is 81.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rancho Santa Margarita is 523.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Rancho Santa Margarita is -71.46% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Rancho Santa Margarita Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rancho Santa Margarita / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 276 | 604.8 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 37 | 81.1 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 8 | 17.5 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 29 | 63.6 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 239 | 523.7 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 33 | 72.3 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 160 | 350.6 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 46 | 100.8 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rancho Santa Margarita. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita is 179 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Rancho Santa Margarita is $1,029,345.
The median income in Rancho Santa Margarita is $152,560.
Rancho Santa Margarita's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rancho Santa Margarita Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rancho Santa Margarita | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 111 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 116 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 323 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 120 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 118 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 119 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Weather
The average high in Rancho Santa Margarita is 74.4° and the average low is 54.4°.
There are 22.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rancho Santa Margarita |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Rancho Santa Margarita Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rancho Santa Margarita
The current population in Rancho Santa Margarita is 46,990. The population has decreased 1.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46,990 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 47,257 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 47,702 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 48,190 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 48,280 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 48,503 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 48,792 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 49,078 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 49,038 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 49,026 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 48,758 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 48,355 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 48,081 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 47,769 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 47,539 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rancho Santa Margarita
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Rancho Santa Margarita is:
58.5% White with 27,497 White residents.
1.5% African American with 704 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 28 American Indian residents.
12.4% Asian with 5,839 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 54 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 270 Other residents.
6.5% Two Or More with 3,062 Two Or More residents.
20.3% Hispanic with 9,536 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rancho Santa Margarita | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.5% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.5% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 12.4% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 20.3% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Rancho Santa Margarita
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Rancho Santa Margarita is 50.4% female with 23,676 female residents.
Rancho Santa Margarita is 49.6% male with 23,314 male residents.
| Gender | Rancho Santa Margarita | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rancho Santa Margarita for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Rancho Santa Margarita completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Rancho Santa Margarita completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in Rancho Santa Margarita completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Rancho Santa Margarita completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Rancho Santa Margarita completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Rancho Santa Margarita completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Rancho Santa Margarita completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Rancho Santa Margarita completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Rancho Santa Margarita completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rancho Santa Margarita | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rancho Santa Margarita, California
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2.0% of households in Rancho Santa Margarita earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Rancho Santa Margarita earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.0% of households in Rancho Santa Margarita earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.6% of households in Rancho Santa Margarita earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.6% of households in Rancho Santa Margarita earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.3% of households in Rancho Santa Margarita earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.0% of households in Rancho Santa Margarita earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.7% of households in Rancho Santa Margarita earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.7% of households in Rancho Santa Margarita earn $150,000 to $199,999.
37.1% of households in Rancho Santa Margarita earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rancho Santa Margarita | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.6% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.6% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.3% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.0% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.7% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.7% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 37.1% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
